Chris Hogstead

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Supervising Creature FX | TD @ Djangotron Studios
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My work experience covers many facets of the visual effects and animation pipelines, as well as delving into game engines and workflows for them. I have performed rolls of Creature FX, Rigging, Render TD, Lookdev TD, Environment TD and CG Supervision. These roles tended to focus on characters and creatures and I have supervised or led creature teams since 2016.My latest roles have expanded my knowledge base and taken me into rendering and pipelines and tool development with a focus on SideFx Houdini, with a deep knowledge of VEX, python in Houdini, and the inner workings of procedural solutions for characters, creatures and environments. I am very skilled at creating automated solutions.Expertise:Modular Rigging for Maya & HoudiniPython Scripting in Maya & HoudiniUi development for Maya (Qt) & HoudiniMuscle and fat based deformationsCloth sim with nCloth and setup for cloth.Hair simulation and hair simulation setup.Expert with:HoudiniMayaPython / VEX / MELProficient with;C++, Nuke, Fusion, AfterEffects, Photoshop, Premiere, ZbrushLinux, Windows

Chris Hogstead's Current Company Details
Djangotron Studios

Djangotron Studios

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Supervising Creature FX | TD
Chris Hogstead Work Experience Details
  • Djangotron Studios
    Founder | Director
    Djangotron Studios Apr 2022 - Present
    Taking Creature FX tools to the next level.
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  • Self-Employed
    Computer Graphics Supervisor @Primeapeplanet @Primekongplanet
    Self-Employed Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
    Check out Travis Smith's ArtStation Page for a breakdown of the art!- Supervised creation of a render pipeline for over 300 - 350 variations of characters and props for various NFTs.- Automated various tasks such as naming and caching through python and HDAs in Houdini.- Render pipeline was created in Houdini with Arnold.- Automatically composited Renders with various holdout mattes in Houdini.
  • Animal Logic
    Lead Character Fx
    Animal Logic Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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  • Animal Logic
    Senior Creature Fx Artist
    Animal Logic Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    - Houdini tools - CFX Rigs- Shot simulation & finalling
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  • Endnight Games
    Character Td Supervisor
    Endnight Games Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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  • Image Engine Design Inc.
    Lead Creature Fx Td
    Image Engine Design Inc. Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Mulan 2020Bloodshot 2020Worked on simplifying and documenting Image Engine’s hair system while working on Bloodshot. This is a system that pipes Houdini simulations and proprietary hair deformation systems into Gaffer. My role turned into one of detective at a point, solving problems and errors in not only how we deform the hair for render, but how we prevent bugs from creeping into deformed hair.I also created CFX focused artist tools that mirrored common industry tools from Autodesk Maya into SideFX Houdini.
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  • Cinesite
    Lead Creature Td
    Cinesite Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
    London, United Kingdom
    Lead a team of up to eight junior to mid-level CFX and tech anim artists. Supervised the following: - Muscle Simulation & Setups - Cloth Simulation & Setups - Hair Simulation & SetupsWitcher (2020)Avengers: Endgame (2019)Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Robin Hood: Origins (2018)Adrift (2018)Commuter (2018)Assassin's Creed (2016)Independence Day Resurgence (2017)Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)Captain America: Civil War (2016)
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  • Electric Theatre Collective
    Lead Creature Td
    Electric Theatre Collective Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    Lead a small team for developing a Creature FX pipeline and quality controlled animation rigs. This included:- Muscle and fat system based on cMuscle jiggle and my own custom curve solution for rigging muscle geometry- Skin simulation, based on nCloth but modified to preserve edge length and maintain volume.- Tech fix setup for sculpting final fixes in shot.
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  • Cinesite
    Creature Td
    Cinesite Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
    London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    Ant Man (2015)Gods Of Egypt (2016)- Muscle Rigging- Cloth Simulation- Shot Sculpting- Character FX tool writing- Character FX Pipeline development
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  • Framestore
    Rigging Td
    Framestore Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    Avengers: Age of UltronTarzan
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  • Mpc
    Rigger
    Mpc Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Muscle Rigging, face rigging, one off shot rigs, and packaging assets.Monster Truck (2014)Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Night at the Museum 3 (2014)
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  • Mpc
    Tech Anim Artist
    Mpc Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    - Cloth - simulation, sculpting- In shot skin fixes - shaping muscle, fat, other types of materials.- groom / hair - styling, render optimizing, simulation.& some rigging / scriptingGodzilla (2014)The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)Maleficent (2013)
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  • Newbreed Visual Effects
    Rigger / Shot Finaling
    Newbreed Visual Effects Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
    Worked with Maya & Houdini in various aspects of the pipeline. From skin weighting rigs for production to setting up shots in Houdini I learned from and worked with some great talent in the industry.Horns (2013)
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  • Image Engine
    Character Rigger / Creature Fx Td
    Image Engine Jun 2010 - Feb 2013
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    RIPD (2013)Elysium (2013)Battleship (2012)Safe House (2012)Hop (2011)SSX (game cinematic) (2011)The Thing (2011)Immortals (2011)Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)As a rigger at Image Engine I have been tasked with:- Creating and implementing python based auto rigs.- Analyzing scripts and making changes for efficiency and coding standards.- Animation puppets for blocking animation.- Muscle systems based on deformers and joints.As a creature FX TD I have been given the tasks of:- Shot sculpting bones and muscles in shot.- Fine tuning muscle and fat simulations.- Creating clothing rigs / problem solving rig issues.- Running cloth shots and trying to hit a creative target for cloth deformation.
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  • Freelance
    Lighting Td
    Freelance Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    The Story of Luke (2011) - Mental Ray for maya to light a short sequence involving facial animation. - Created a global light rig and fine tuned for each shot. - Met a tight deadline.
  • Arcana Studios
    Creature Td
    Arcana Studios Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
    Built rigs for small production based on a comic book series. Developed photo-real muscle system based on the manipulation of joints and curves.- Built auto rigging systems to create muscles and base rigs- created facial gui with an override system for realistic/effective face movements.- optimized and simplified rigs because I would not be around for the rest of production.
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  • The Art Institute Of Vancouver
    Tutor
    The Art Institute Of Vancouver Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
    Help students learn the basics of 3D and 2D applications.Give students feedback on their assignments.Elaborate on topics raised in class.
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  • Studio Voltz
    After Effects Artist
    Studio Voltz May 2010 - Jun 2010
    - Worked independently & consistently meet deadlines, reviewed shots with supervisor and applied critique to complete the shot.-Created a shot layout & naming convention for each shot that was passed down the pipeline.
  • Ogilvie Films
    Vfx Generalist
    Ogilvie Films Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
    - modeled, rigged, animated, light, tracked and composited 3D butterflies- worked remotely- self managed
  • Prime Focus
    Rotoscope Artist
    Prime Focus Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
    Rotoscope Shots of various complexity for production on a feature film.2D to 3D conversion (stereoscopic)
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  • Marthas Music
    Sales And Guitar Tech
    Marthas Music 2004 - 2006
    Camrose Alberta, Canada

Chris Hogstead Skills

Maya Visual Effects Compositing Modeling Nuke Texturing Rigging Lighting After Effects Mental Ray Photoshop Rotoscoping Scripting Mel Rendering Matte Painting Cinematography Digital Compositing Film Cloth Simulation Python Adobe Photoshop 3d Tracking Wire Removal

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Chris Hogstead attended Cg Masters, Arts Institute Of Vancouver, Nait (Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology).

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Chris Hogstead has skills like Maya, Visual Effects, Compositing, Modeling, Nuke, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, After Effects, Mental Ray, Photoshop, Rotoscoping.

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